Transport Planner
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An Auckland based Transport Planner role at Graduate/Grade B level with Mott MacDonald invites you to grow alongside experienced planners and engineers on diverse transport and infrastructure projects across New Zealand. The role covers transport planning and network analysis, modelling, data analysis and reporting, technical assessments and consent documentation, business cases and feasibility studies, plus engagement with clients and stakeholders within multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and 0–3 years’ experience, with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and an interest in sustainable transport. Experience with Excel, GIS or modelling tools is a plus. The company offers mentoring, clear development pathways, flexible agile working, and exposure to local and global teams. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant projects, software skills, stakeholder engagement, and a compelling reason you want to build a career in transport planning in Auckland.
Transport Planner – Graduate / Early Career
Auckland
We’re growing our Transport team in Auckland and are looking for a Transport Planner at Graduate/Grade B level to join us.
This is a great opportunity to build your career working alongside experienced planners and engineers on a wide range of transport and infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
The role
You’ll support the planning and delivery of transport projects, working across areas such as:
- Transport planning and network analysis
- Modelling, data analysis and reporting
- Preparing technical reports, assessments and consent documentation
- Supporting business cases and feasibility studies
- Working with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Engaging with clients, councils and stakeholders
You’ll be supported by senior team members, with clear development pathways and mentoring to help you grow your capability.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is keen to learn and build a career in transport planning. You’ll likely have:
- A relevant degree (e.g. transport, civil engineering, planning, geography or similar)
- 0–3 years’ experience (consulting or client-side)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- An interest in transport systems, urban growth and sustainable outcomes
- Experience with tools like Excel, GIS or modelling software is a plus
Why join us
At Mott MacDonald, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team working on meaningful projects that shape how people move around our cities.
We offer:
- Flexible working and a strong team culture
- Structured development and mentoring
- Exposure to a wide range of projects across transport and infrastructure
- Opportunities to work with local and global teams
Ready to apply?
If you’re looking to build your career in transport planning and want to be part of a team that supports your growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.